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Medicare does not cover the cost of a medical alert bracelet; however, there are regional programs and insurance companies that can help with the costs of a medical alert system. Please see the related links for more information.
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Are Medical Alert systems covered by Medicare or Medicaid?
Medicare does not cover medical alerts and your insurance usually won't either. However under specific circumstance Medicaid will pay for it and some states have laws which will subsidize medical alerts.
If you settle your medical part of workmans comp claim can you still get medicaid or medicare to pay for future medical bills for same injury?
Only if you have Medicare or Medicaid normally. If you were declared disabled, they will pay the bills.
Will supplemental insurance pay for auto claims that medicare doesn't?
If you are speaking of automobile claims, Medicare and Medicare supplements are not related to automobile claims. Automobile insurance should pay the claims related to the vehicle, especially if you were injured. Medicare and Medicare supplements pay hospital and medical bills related to your healthcare.
Does medicade or medicare pay for home electric generators?
No. While generators maybe used to power durable medical equipment, they are not medical equipment, nor can they be conside red medical equipment. By law, Medic are does not have the authority to pay for them.
Does Medicare pay for an annual pap smear exam?
Medicare pays for pap smears at the recommended frequency. Most women do not need pap smears annually. If you do require an annual pap due to your medical history, Medicare will pay.
What are Medicare approved fees for various services?
Medicare has limits on the amount of money they will pay for specific services. When a doctor or medical facility submits a claim to Medicare, Medicare will tell the provider how much money they will pay. This is normally called the "allowed amount" or the "assignment." Only Medicare themselves have access to the actual dollar amounts.
Is life alert covered by Medicare?
No, medical alerts for seniors are not covered by Medicare. Most insurance carriers will not cover medical alert systems for seniors either, even with a doctors prescription. If you are willing to purchase one out of your own pocket, you may want to take a look at the following website which offers affordable medical alert systems for seniors http://www.callforassistance.com/.
If your mom died and she had a child part in her home does medicare get money from home when sold to pay back what they paid on medical bills?
Medicare, no. Medicaid, yes.
What if i get Pregnant receiving social security disability medicare?
You will use your medicare to pay for the medical costs of pregnancy. The question is, " can you physically and emotionally care for the baby ?"
Does Medicaid pay for house cleaning?
Yes, for persons who would have to enter a nursing home unless they can get help with housekeeping and similar chores.
Why do you think a medical biller needs to know everything about how medicare works?
A medical biller need to know everything about how Medicare works because if a procedure or office visit is not coded and submitted according to their rules, Medicare will not pay for it. Medicare is a little more strict than other insurance providers are, but a medical biller needs to be familiar with how every insurance provider which their facility accepts works.
What is a medicare supplemental plan?
Medicare is medical insurance that the government provides at age 65- but it does NOT cover all medical expenses. A Medicare Supplement plan is additional insurance that you buy from a private company that will cover the medical expenses that Medicare does not cover.
